Groundskeeper

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: 

Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT:

Operations

REPORTS TO: 

Facilities Manager

FLSA: 

Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full-Time

Pay:

$19

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

No

LOCATION: 

CO On-site

MANAGEMENT:

No

EEO:

Labors and Helpers

JOB FAMILY:

Labors and Helpers

A Little About Us:

Richmark Property Management is a family-owned Company dedicated to the execution of quality projects and initiatives that enhance communities. We strive to fulfill and live out our mission in everything we do: to elevate the property management experience by prioritizing authentic relationships and delivering the best resident experience possible. 

About Your Role:

The Groundskeeper’s primary responsibility is maintaining all physical aspects of the property, including the buildings, grounds, amenities, and all common areas. The Groundskeeper is continually proactive in ensuring that all areas of the property are clean and presentable at all times.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities: 

• Enthusiastically embraces the company culture, assures that the property is maintained to the highest of standards, and strives to provide the best possible living experience for our residents.
• Values communication meets daily with maintenance lead and/or community manager to set a plan for the day, and regularly checks in with team throughout the day.
• Monitors and walks all areas of the property daily, proactively ensures that all physical aspects of the property are in good repair, garbage cans are emptied, and that all external areas are free of trash, debris, and weeds. 
• Reports any issues to the maintenance lead/community manager as they arise.
• Where applicable, skims and cleans pool as needed.
• Uses the property management software and mobile maintenance app to receive, log, and complete work orders as assigned.
• Responds quickly to requests and is willing to offer assistance to residents and staff members.
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining the maintenance areas: shop, garages, mechanical rooms, and storage areas. 
• Assists with maintaining vehicles and equipment, assuring that all are functioning, safe, and clean.
• Monitors parts and supply inventories, works to keep inventory orderly and organized, alerts Maintenance Lead and/or Community Manager when supply is running low.
• Works with Maintenance Lead and staff to assist with unit turns and work orders as needed.
• Strives to improve knowledge of the property, its systems, and general operations and fills in for maintenance techs as needed.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Type of Experience Needed to be Successful:

• 1 year of prior grounds/landscaping or maintenance experience is preferred.

Specialized Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.

Supervisory Expectations:

The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action:

Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• The work environment is the typical grounds/landscaping environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an outdoor environment where there are significant distractions including, various weather conditions, outdoor machinery, vendor interaction, loud noises, interruptions to answer questions from others, and HVAC & electrical building equipment.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee will regularly have to use heavy equipment and appliances using proper tools and safety equipment. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and should do so soundly and safely. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Hours:

Company Hours

This position works 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.

40-Hour Work Week

Monday through Friday, hours may vary with the workload. 

Evenings/Weekends/OT

As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Core Competencies:

• Oral Communication and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information. Ability to communicate with clients or customers.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
• Reasoning and Problem Solving - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, identify complex problems, and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Personal Appearance – Dress appropriately for position; wear proper uniforms and name badges as required; keeps self well groomed.

Compensation details: 19-19 Hourly Wage